This vocabulary lesson plan covers key words from *The Outsiders* by S.E. Hinton.
Subject: English Language Arts · Grade: 7–9 · Time: 30–40 minutes
Key vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Context in novel |
|---|---|---|
| Greasers | Working-class youth with long hair | Ponyboy and his friends are Greasers |
| Socs | Wealthy, privileged teenagers | The Socs are the rivals of the Greasers |
| Tough | Rough, hardened | Dally is the toughest of the group |
| Loyal | Faithful to friends or a cause | The gang's loyalty is central |
| Rumble | A gang fight | The big rumble decides the conflict |
| Unfathomable | Impossible to understand | Ponyboy finds the violence unfathomable |
| Gallant | Brave, heroic | Johnny is gallant when he saves the children |
| Nonchalant | Casually calm | Soda acts nonchalant to hide worry |
| Incredulous | Unwilling to believe | Ponyboy is incredulous at the violence |
| Reckless | Without thinking of consequences | Dally's reckless behavior leads to his death |
Activity: Vocabulary storyboard
- Open Storyboard Creator
- Choose 5 vocabulary words
- For each word, create a panel with definition, sentence and illustration
- Export PDF or share a live link